DieHard 200.71240 Operator's Manual

Battery charger 50/15/2 amp, 6/12 volt, manual 250 amp engine starter

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Page 1 OPERATOR'S MANUAL DieHard,° BATTERY CHARGER 50/15/2 Amp, 6/12 Volt, Manual 250 Amp ENGINE STARTER Model No. 200.71240 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions Before Every Use of this Product. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS...... Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Page 2 DIEHARD THREE-YEAR FULL WARRANTY When operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions, if this DieHard product fails due to a defect in material orworkman- ship within three years from the date of purchase, return it to any Sears store or other DieHard outlet in the United States for free replacement.
Page 3 IMPORTANT: READ AND SAVE THIS SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - The DieHard model 71240 Manual Bat- ten.7Charger, offers a wide range of features to accommodate the needs for home or light commercial use. This manual will show you how to use your charger safely and effectively.
Page 4 WARNING - RtSK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES. WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS DANGER- OUS. BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NOR- MAL BATTERY OPERATION. FOR THIS REASON, IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT YOU FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EACH TIME YOU USE THE CHARGER.
Page 5 If it is necessary to ,remove the battery from the vehicle to charge it, al- ways remove the grounded terminal from the battery firsL Make sure all of the accessories in the vehicle are off, so as not to cause an arc. Be sure the area around the battery is welt ventilated while the battery is being charged.
Page 6 A SPARK NEAR BATTERY MAY CAUSE BATTERY EXPLOSION. REDUCE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR BATTERY: NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM Position the AC and DC cables to reduce the risk of damage by the hood, door, or moving engine parts. Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulieys and other parts that can cause injury.
Page 7 ASPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE BATTERY EXPLOSION, TO REDUCE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR BATTERY: • Check the polarity Of the battery posts. The POSITIVE (POS, P,+) battery post usually has a larg'er diaineter than theNEGAT1VE (NEG, N, -) post. Attach at least a 24-inch-long 6-gauge (AWG) insulated battery cable to the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) battery post.
Page 8 8.1 Forallgrounded c ord-connected battery chargers: • GROUNDING AND AC POWER CORD CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS - The charger should be grounded to reducethe risk of electric shock. The charger is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment- grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
Page 9 8.3 Recommended minimum A WG size forextension cords f o(battery chargers: ACinput r ating, AWG size ofcord amperes a ............Length of cord, feet (m) At least But less " than (7.6) (15.2) (30.5) (45.6) ....2........ % .........._T:......
Page 10 Volt Selector Switch Ammeter Clamps Timer In case of charger malfunction, DO NOT attempt to repair charger yourself. To arrange for charger repair, or information about custom- er replaceable parts, call 1-800-SEARS-65 (1-800-732-7764). It is important to fully assemble your charger before use. Follow these instructions for assembly: PARTS •...
Page 11 10.2 Hold axle upright on floor or work surface: Then, using a hammer, tap one of:the plastic axle caps.onto the top end Of the axle. Be sure to tap the axle cap on straight• Slide both wheels (_nto the axle with the axle caps facing each other.
Page 12 10.3 Place th e charger on its side, Place one end of each brac.ket into, slot, then place the axle assembJy under each bracket. Fasten the other side of the brackets using the two, 10-32 screws 3rovided. 10.4 To Attach Handle: Turn tt_e,charger right side up onto its foot and wheels.
Page 13 11.1 Follow steps in section 6 or 7 for hookup and disconnect instructions precautions, VQLTIRAT£ S ELEG_O£ CHARGE _ME/NI_UTES I Z v_ Ammeter Slt_l SETTING THE CONTROLS All controls for your charger are located on the front of the unit, Follow these instructions to obtain the accurate charge level for your ba{tery.
Page 14 "i2.1 The Chart Method Use the following table to more accurately determine the time it will take to Bring a battery to full charge. First, identify where your battery fits into the .chart. •. • Smatl batteries -- motorcycles, garden tractors, etc, -- are usually rated jn Ampere Hours (AH).
Page 15 12.2 The Hydrometer or Electronic Method To find the time needed to fully'charge your battery, determine the' bat- tery's charge level with a hydrometer or electronic Percent-of-Charge Tester; The following table will help you convert hydrometer readings to percent of charge values• SPECIFIC GRAVITY PERCENT OF CHARGE PERCENT-_OF CHARGE...
Page 16 START:FEATuRE, i::: :: i: :::: :: 13.1 Setcharge r ate switch a nd timer t oOFF positions. 13.2 With thecharger unplugged from theACoutlet, connect thecharger tothe battery following instructions given insection 6 or7. 13.3 Plug thecharger ACpower cord intothe ACoutlet, then move timer from OFF toHOLD position•...
Page 17 • i i ; :ili iii ii Hi !6 i i iiiii ii'iii!::iiiiii: i!iiii i!iiil ii:i:! ii:!iii ii::i:iii !:ii:i : ii:ii:i iii:i: i :,ii i:iii!i!!:!il PROBLEM POSSIBLE cAusE SOLUTION!REASONS No.reading on the am- Clamps are not-making Check for poor connec- meter.